A grieving survivor. A demanding academy. A secret that could ruin them both. Claiming a dragon bond was the only way for Kayo to secure a scholarship—and without it, her family faces ruin. The problem? She doesn't have one. Worse, she’s hiding a forbidden drakeling inside the academy’s walls. If it’s discovered, she won’t just be expelled—the academy will make sure neither of them survive. As instructors push her to prove her worth and rivals look for weaknesses, the academy’s interest turns predatory. Power here isn’t taught—it’s extracted. And the more desperate Kayo becomes, the harder it is to protect the things she cares about most. To survive, she’ll have to decide how much of herself she’s willing to sacrifice—and whether saving her family is worth the academy's price. Aspirant's Oath is a standalone novella introducing a main character and academy, best read before book two.
